Barton on Sea
Built-up area in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.741, -1.668 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 23 93 |
| Population: | 5,454 |
| Dialling code: | 01590 (Lymington) |
Barton on Sea is a small coastal village on the Hampshire coast near New Milton in the New Forest district, looking out over the Solent towards the Isle of Wight. It is best known for its low boulder‑clay cliffs and pebble beaches, where ongoing erosion and occasional fossil finds attract walkers, amateur palaeontologists and birdwatchers; the cliff‑top coastal path and a golf course give wide sea views.
Originally a modest Victorian/Edwardian seaside settlement, Barton on Sea is now largely residential with a strong retirement and holiday‑home presence, supported by local shops, a community centre and small tourism businesses. Mid‑20th‑century cliff‑stabilisation works have shaped the modern shoreline, and the village benefits from close links to New Milton and the broader leisure and nature offerings of the New Forest.
Postcode districts covering Barton on Sea
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 17.1 miles
- Bournemouth 8.3 miles
- Poole 13 miles
- Gosport 23 miles
- Fareham 22.4 miles
- Eastleigh 21.9 miles
- Eastleigh Town 20.2 miles
- Salisbury 23.9 miles
- Christchurch 3.4 miles
- Totton 14.2 miles
- Totton and Eling 14.3 miles
- Ryde 22.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Barton & Becton Ward 0.4 miles
- Milton Ward 0.7 miles
- New Milton Built-up area 1 mile
- Ballard Ward 1.3 miles
- Highcliffe & Walkford Ward 1.6 miles
- Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill Ward 1.9 miles
- Ashley Built-up area 2 miles
- Highcliffe and Walkford Parish 2 miles
- Bashley Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Hordle Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Milford & Hordle Ward 3 miles
- Tiptoe Built-up area 3 miles
Example postcodes in Barton on Sea
BH25 7QS, BH25 7QQ, BH25 7HT, BH25 7NY, BH25 7AD, BH25 7JY, BH25 7NF, BH25 5PS, BH25 7JR … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 8.1 miles
- Southampton Airport 19.8 miles
- New Milton Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Hinton Admiral Station 2.2 miles
- Ringwood Bus Station 9.1 miles
Hotels in Barton on Sea Ad
Schools in Barton on Sea
- Durlston School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Hinton House Estate 0.9 miles
- Hinton Admiral Estate 1.5 miles
- Avon Beach Beach 3 miles
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 3.9 miles
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 6.1 miles
- Dean Court Stadium 7.4 miles
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 8 miles
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 9.4 miles
- New Forest Forest 9.4 miles
- Castle Malwood Estate 11.2 miles
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 12 miles
- Exbury House Estate 12.4 miles